Meet Our Staff

  Kari has been wrestling with dogs and cats as a technician since 1990 and has been with Westside Veterinary clinic since August of 2007. She has a passion for adopting animals from rescues or shelters and giving them a great home. She’s currently putting a lot of her free time into making a completely edible landscape in her backyard that consists of currants, greens, peas, broccoli, asparagus, strawberries, cilantro, potatoes, etc. Kari loves to go hiking with her dog, Zip, and loves her hobby as a contra dancer and caller. When she needs to take a break and recharge Kari loves to visit Point Reyes National Seashore as well as Pagosa Springs. We would be lost without Kari’s loving smile here at Westside.

Lindsay returned to Flagstaff after living in Michigan for a while and began working at Westside for the second time in March of 2015. She has a small zoo of her own at home and has been a foster mom to MANY pets as she helped them find their forever homes. When she isn't at work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Lindsay loves to spend time outside and adventure with her family. 

Savanna was born and raised in Arizona. She loves all animals, but cats are by far her favorite, especially her 3 she has at home. In high school she was voted “Most likely to own 50 cats.” In her spare time, Savanna enjoys outdoor activities like river rafting, swimming, and hiking and also enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her daughter, Camilla. Savanna started working at Westside in November of 2018 and is a very important part of our team. 

Angie moved here from California and joined our team here at Westside in April of 2018. In California she worked as a casting director helping to fill rolls in movies and TV shows. She was even one of the casting directors for Lady Bird, a Golden Globe winner. She also has a daughter that hopes to one day be a forensic scientist. Angie’s love for animals and motivation to learn their behaviors has helped her fit right in at Westside. She even has 2 black labs and a tabby cat of her own at home. In her free time she loves to listen to music and also has a passion for flowers. 

 Riley was born and raised in Arizona. She joined the Westside team when she moved to Flagstaff in July of 2019. She is currently attending NAU in pursuit of a degree in elementary education. Riley is the youngest of 8 children in her family and loves spending time with them whenever she can. When she isn’t working Riley loves to travel, spend time with friends, go shopping, and bake. She has also been playing sports, mostly softball, since she was 5 years old and also knows sign language!    

Christine is a Certified Veterinary Technician who became a part of our team in March of 2020. She started her career in the veterinary field as a kennel kid when she was in highschool, and got her certification in January of 2019. She has lived in a number of different states and countries including Canada and Scotland! She is the self-proclaimed "chihuahua whisperer" and in her spare time she likes knitting, ceramics, snowboarding, and hiking (especially in the Grand Canyon). Christine loves providing quality care to pets, and enjoys working with our supportive and fun team at Westside!    

   Mika was born and raised in Japan and moved to Arizona where she graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Japanese and Asian Studies. Although Mika has had the privilege of working alongside many talented educators and guiding hundreds of children toward success in the classroom, she has always dreamed of working with animals and decided to change career paths. Mika has worked as a vet assistant in emergency veterinary medicine in the past, and joined Westside Veterinary Clinic in July 2020. In her free time, she enjoys painting and sketching, watching movies, fishing, and traveling. She loves spending her time outdoors with her 3 dogs Leeloo, Ellie, and Brotty, and caring for her 40 chickens (and yes, they all have names!)  

 Chelsea is our in-house "cat whisperer". She is an Arizona girl who has assisted in rescuing, fostering, and rehoming numerous cats and kittens. She has 7 cats and 2 dogs of her own, all of which have special needs (two of them are missing a limb!). Chelsea's passion for the care of animals surpasses that of most. She has been working in veterinary medicine since 2016 and has an Associate Degree in Veterinary Science. She is a Certified Veterinary Technician and a member of AAFP. Chelsea joined the Westside Team in August of 2020 and we couldn't appreciate her more! 

 Jordan is originally from Flagstaff but has also lived in New Mexico, as well as Montana. She has 4 dogs, 1 cat, 1 snake, and 2 lizards! She can't say that she has a favorite animal because she thinks they are ALL amazing! Jordan has been working as a Veterinary Receptionist since 2018 and is hoping to pursue a degree in zoology in the next few years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and being with her family. Jordan became a part of our team in August of 2020 and we could not imagine our reception team without her gentle and caring demeanor. 

Mackenzi is one of our promising new technicians. She has experience in the veterinary field through vet assistant school and 2 years in our local emergency clinic (VESCONA). She has lived in 3 different countries (US, Japan, and Germany) and enjoys painting, baking, and trying new recipes in her spare time. She has 2 dogs, one of which knows over 15 tricks! Mackenzi has been with Westside since October of 2020 and we are so excited to have her as a part of our team!

Melissa has been with Westside since January of 2021. She started out as a Veterinary Assistant, and quickly moved on to be a Technician with her keen skills and amazing ability. Originally from Kansas, Melissa has also lived in Pennsylvania, Oregon, and now Arizona! She has a small zoo at home consisting of 5 cats, 2 rats, 1 guinea pig, 1 leopard gecko, and 1 dog! Aside from her furry friends, she also has a husband and two wonderful daughters and enjoys outdoor adventures such as hiking, bouldering, and kayaking. Melissa is currently a student and committed to a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She has been such a blessing to our family at Westside!